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UK Independent School Open Days: Upcoming Private School Events

Visiting open days is one of the best ways to compare UK private schools and understand different school environments, teaching styles and admissions processes. School Scout lists upcoming independent school open days across the UK in date order, helping families explore prep, senior, boarding and sixth form schools more easily. Families can use this guide to understand what happens at private school open days, which questions to ask and how to prepare before visiting schools. Upcoming open day listings are updated regularly throughout the academic year.

Open day listings

Francis Holland Regent's Park open day – October 2026

Oct

8

Francis Holland Regent's Park

11+ Open Day

Francis Holland Regent's Park · Greater London, NW1 6XR

Date & Time

08/10/2026

Location

Greater London, NW1 6XR

The King Alfred School open day – October 2026

Oct

8

The King Alfred School

Lower School Open Morning (Reception - Year 6)

The King Alfred School · Greater London, NW11 7HY

Date & Time

08/10/2026, 9:30 AM

Location

Greater London, NW11 7HY

Beechwood Park open day – October 2026

Oct

9

Beechwood Park

Michaelmas Term Open Morning

Beechwood Park · Hertfordshire, AL3 8AW

Date & Time

09/10/2026 · 9:00 AM

Location

Hertfordshire, AL3 8AW

Bradfield College open day – October 2026

Oct

10

Bradfield College

Open Morning

Bradfield College · Berkshire, RG7 6AU

Date & Time

10/10/2026, 10:30 AM

Location

Berkshire, RG7 6AU

Dauntsey's School open day – October 2026

Oct

10

Dauntsey's School

Sixth Form Discovery Day

Dauntsey's School · Wiltshire, SN10 4HE

Date & Time

10/10/2026, 8:30 AM

Location

Wiltshire, SN10 4HE

Shiplake College open day – October 2026

Oct

10

Shiplake College

Whole School Open Morning

Shiplake College · Oxfordshire, RG9 4BW

Date & Time

10/10/2026 · 9:00 AM

Location

Oxfordshire, RG9 4BW

Bede's Senior School open day – October 2026

Oct

10

Bede's Senior School

Bede's Senior School Open Morning

Bede's Senior School · East Sussex, BN27 3QH

Date & Time

10/10/2026 · 9:00 AM

Location

East Sussex, BN27 3QH

Luckley House School open day – October 2026

Oct

10

Luckley House School

Open Morning

Luckley House School · Berkshire, RG40 3EU

Date & Time

10/10/2026 · 9:00 AM

Location

Berkshire, RG40 3EU

Halliford School open day – October 2026

Oct

15

Halliford School

Sixth Form Taster Day

Halliford School · South West London, TW17 9HX

Date & Time

15/10/2026 · 9:00 AM

Location

South West London, TW17 9HX

St Helen's School open day – October 2026

Oct

15

St Helen's School

Stay and Play

St Helen's School · North West London, HA6 3AS

Date & Time

15/10/2026 · 9:30 AM

Location

North West London, HA6 3AS

The Queen's School open day – October 2026

Oct

15

The Queen's School

Sixth Form Open Evening

The Queen's School · Cheshire, CH1 2NN

Date & Time

15/10/2026 · 4:45 PM

Location

Cheshire, CH1 2NN

Brackenfield School open day – October 2026

Oct

16

Brackenfield School

Nursery Spooktacular Stay & Play

Brackenfield School · North Yorkshire, HG1 2HE

Date & Time

16/10/2026, 10:00 AM

Location

North Yorkshire, HG1 2HE

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Frequently asked questions about private school open days

What happens at a private school open day?

Private school open days usually include a tour of the school, presentations from senior staff, opportunities to meet pupils and teachers, and information about admissions, academic life and extracurricular activities.

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What questions should parents ask at a school open day?

Families often ask about academic pathways, pastoral care, class sizes, boarding options, extracurricular activities and admissions processes. Visiting schools in person can help parents compare different learning environments and school cultures.

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When should families attend private school open days?

Many families begin attending open days 1-2 years before their intended entry point, particularly for competitive prep, senior and boarding schools.

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Are private school open days important?

Yes, open days help families understand a school’s atmosphere, teaching approach and facilities beyond prospectuses and league tables.

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Do boarding schools hold separate open days?

Many boarding schools offer dedicated boarding events, open mornings or overnight stays to help families understand boarding life and pastoral care.

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